Downgrading from 1080p to dvd

I converted some super 8 footage. It got recored into 1080p. but to watch it know i have to downgrade it to dvd quality. i know blue ray is the answer but yer dont have a burner.

So what is the best way to downgrade it. i tried in encore and after effect. it took ages and when i got it to the tv it was bad quality. yes i did 8 bits etc. I then found a program called media coder. and guest what that did a really good job. dont know why. only bad thing is that i had to downgrade it and then encode it again in encore.

is there any other way to get better quality? with other software?

if you could edit in this software and make fades that would be great.

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